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How to Escape a Fire in Your Greenville Home
2/22/2021 (Permalink)
No one expects a fire to happen, but are you prepared if it does?
How to Escape a Fire in Your Greenville Home
No one anticipates a Fire breaking out in their home, yet in a matter of minutes, our safe place called home becomes a danger zone.
Not only are lives at risk, but home furnishings – like carpets, upholstery, and furniture – become like matches that can ignite or fuel the flames. Firefighters say that the window of time to safely escape a burning home is around 5 minutes, so each one of those minutes counts. Do you have a plan?
- How will you get out? It is a good rule of thumb to have at least two ways out of every room. It can be a door or a window, but ensure that both of those are accessible at any time.
- Is everyone accounted for? Children or elderly family members can be more at risk, so designate someone who can help get them out quickly and safely.
- Where will you go? Designate a place for everyone to meet once they are out of the house. Make sure that it is a safe enough distance from the house itself.
- Put the Plan in Practice! It is a good idea to practice your plan annually. This allows everyone to keep the plan in mind. Practice it during the day and at night.
Our team at SERVPRO of East Greenville specializes in Fire restoration and cleanup. If you are to experience a house fire, give us a call at 864-292-3495. We are here to support you!